Added sugar

palm sugar

Unrefined sugar boiled down from palm tree sap, with a deep caramel-toffee flavor and molasses notes; central to Southeast Asian curries, sweets and sauces for rounded sweetness.

Who it fits

Low-FODMAPVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness8
Umami1
Bitterness1

Texture

Crispiness1
Chewiness1

Pairs with

fish saucecoconut milktamarind pastelimethai chili flakes

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